ElDo HIgh School

Jason Irwin welcomes back students

Welcome Back, El Dorado Springs Bulldogs!

Dear El Dorado Springs School District Parents, Families, and Community,

Welcome back to a new school year!

It is an honor and a privilege to begin my journey as the new Superintendent of the El Dorado Springs R-II School District. As I step into this role, I am excited about the opportunities ahead and grateful for the warm welcome I have already received from our students, staff, families, and community.

El Dorado Springs has a strong tradition of excellence, determination, and community pride. The Bulldog spirit is something special, and it is evident in the way our community comes together to support our schools and, most importantly, our students. I look forward to continuing that tradition and working alongside our dedicated educators, staff, families, and community members to ensure our schools remain a source of pride for everyone.

As we begin this school year, I am committed to listening, learning, building relationships, and working collaboratively with our entire school community. Our students deserve outstanding opportunities to learn, grow, lead, and discover their potential. Together, we can create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, challenged, and encouraged to succeed.

A successful school district is built on strong partnerships. I encourage our parents and community members to stay involved, share your ideas, attend school activities, celebrate our students, and continue to be the tremendous supporters of our schools that you have always been. Your partnership matters, and your support makes a difference.

To our students: believe in yourselves, work hard, be kind, and take pride in being a Bulldog. To our teachers and staff: thank you for the passion, dedication, and care you bring to our students each day. And to our parents and community: thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of educating and serving your children.

I am excited for the year ahead and look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our students, staff, and schools. There is great strength in the Bulldog community, and I am proud to be a part of it.

Here’s to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, opportunity, and Bulldog pride!

Go Bulldogs!

With Bulldog Pride,

Jason Irwin

Superintendent

El Dorado Springs R-II School District

 

EHS classes start Wednesday, Aug. 26

Official high school class schedules for the upcoming school year may be picked up on Aug. 19, 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. – 3 :30 p.m. A $10 technology usage fee will be due upon receipt of schedules.

Students new to the district wishing to enroll need to do so as soon as possible. Up-to-date immunization records and any other pertinent information must be provided at time of enrollment.

School begins on Aug. 26, 2026. High School classes start at 8 a.m. and end at 3:07 p.m.

 

Freshmen Orientation

All ninth-grade students, along with their parents, are invited to attend an orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. in the high school gym.

This informative meeting will give students the opportunity to meet with the principal and counselor, have any questions or concerns about high school answered and become more familiar with classrooms and lockers. Schedules may be picked up at the office after the orientation.

 

ElDo High School faculty & classes

HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE:

Jeremy Barger – Principal

Kristen Casey – Counselor

Emily Hudson – Administrative Assistant

Ty Moran – Administrative Assistant

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S OFFICE:

Nick Engleman – Athletic Director

A+ Coordinator/ICR:

Beau Swopes – A+ Program/ICR

Root Ed Advisor/Exploratory Studies:

Kala Robison – Root Ed Program/Exploratory Studies

HS/MS LIBRARY

Jane Griffin – Librarian

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Michelle Leroux – English II, English IV

Debra Marsh – English III, English IV DC

Sheila Santellano – English I, English III, folklore/Film Studies

FINE ARTS:

Tandi Leonard – Basic Theatre/Technical Theatre, Improv, Oral Interpretation, Communications

Bailee Fleming – Concert Choir, Show Choir, Intro to Music

Emme Clark – Art I, II,III, Visual Arts

TBA – Band, Music Appreciation

PRACTICAL ARTS:

Bentley Matthews – Journalism I & II, Digital Media Journalism

Dalena Gordon – Career & Family, Family Resource Management, Nutrition & Wellness/Advanced Foods, Adv. Child Development, Interior Design/Clothing

Cindy Carpenter – Graphic Design/Multiedia, Applied Math

Ashley Rogers – Personal Finance, ACT/College Prep

SOCIAL STUDIES:

David Carpenter – World History

Owen Gray – Civics, Psychology/Geography

Calem Simrell – American History, Current Events/American Wars

MATHEMATICS:

Brian Goatley – Algebra I, Algebra IA

Jennifer Payne – Geometry, Algebra IB, Accounting I & II

Jennifer Gray – Algebra IB, Algebra II, College Algebra DC/Trig DC

SCIENCE:

Larry Hoover – Physical Science, Biology I, Earth/Space Science

Donald McCorkendale – Chemistry I & 11, Physical Science

James King – Biology I & II, Anatomy/Physilogy

VOCATIONAL ARTS:

Amy Green – Ag 11, Ag Leadership, Floriculture, Food Science

Cameron Hargrove – Ag Construction I & 11, Ag I, Animal Science

Kristal Swopes – Marketing I & 11, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Job Internship

HEALTH/PE:

Eddie Long – Girls Weights, Boys Weights, Advanced Weights

David Rogers – Health/Girls PE, Walking Fitness/Lifetime Sports

Robbie Mossman – Boys PE/Health, Team Sports, Walking Fitness/Lifetime Sports

ISD:

Walt Anderson – ISD

Bill Gray – ISD

SPECIAL EDUCATION:

Jordan Highley – Special Ed Classes

Kim Calvin – Special Ed Classes

Juell Brandt – Special Ed Classes

 

Cell phones, electronic devices on school campus

Cell phone and other electronic device usage by students during school hours, nation wide has caused numerous problems for students, teachers, administrators, and parents. In many cities these items have been banned completely from school campuses. With the onset and abuse of text messaging, camera phones, and other electronic devices, the number of incidents involving students cheating, student-on-student harassment, and classroom disruptions have increased dramatically. In an effort to protect students and their rights, as well as to help ensure the integrity of education, the following clarification/enforcement policy will be as follows:  Cell phones or any electronic devices shall not be visible at any time during regular school hours. This includes but is not limited to the items being attached to belts, in purses, pockets, or backpacks. Items must be turned off and put away. Confiscated items will be sent to the building principal’s office.

A. 1st Offense: Confiscation of the phone or electronic device. A ParentSquare will be sent home and the student can pick the phone up at the end of the day.

B. 2nd Offense: Confiscation of the phone or electronic device. A call will be made home and the parent can pick the phone up at the end of the day. 1 day of ISD given.

C. 3rd Offense: Confiscation of the phone or electronic device. A call will be made home and the parent can pick the phone up at the end of the day. 2 days of ISD given.

D. 4th Offense: Confiscation of the phone or electronic device. A call will be made home and the parent can pick the phone up at the end of the day. 2 days of ISD given. Student is banned from bringing phone or electric device to school. If they bring the phone or device it must be turned in to the middle school office.

 

Student parking passes

Students will be assigned their own parking space to be used throughout the school year. Parking passes can be obtained through the high school office. Parking tags need to be hung on the rear veiw mirror. Students found parking in spaces that are not their own will be assigned ISD. Repeat offenders will not be allowed to drive their vehicles to school.

STUDENTS MUST HAVE A PARKING PASS IN ORDER TO PARK AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.

(These passes are good during school hours only).

Parking passes are free of charge. You will need to bring a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. (You must bring in a paper copy of your proof of insurance).You will also need to know your license plate number.

**Information on parking pass pick-up will be released at a later date**